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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
2
The board of police commissioners disallowed several groups from Sunday plays and shows while approving a few entertainments after board review. Some petitions were withdrawn, and the superintendent may handle Sunday permits independently of the full board.
A list of meetings across Bridgeport and surrounding areas includes Masonic Temples on Main and Broad streets, the Zither Club at 19 Broad, and multiple lodges such as the Knights Templar, Fraternal Order of Aerie, and Royal Neighbors. Also noted are Benevolent associations, encampments, and veterans groups with addresses along state and main avenues.
Listings show WEAF and sister stations in New York and nearby cities broadcasting a dense schedule. Features include Fosdick address on the League of Nations, musical numbers, Arthurian tales, glee club concerts, piano solos, and weather and stock market updates.
Dr Luther Gulick of Columbia University told the League of Common Voters at the Stratfield that the general property tax system is obsolete for urban areas and cities like Bridgeport. He urged exploiting new wealth from industry, raising licensing for special privileges, and stopping long bond borrowing with shorter maturities.
Stratfield voters consider installing two 30 foot ladders and four three gallon chemical tanks. A garage is to be erected on Linley Brothers property to house the equipment. The plan includes forming a volunteer fire company within weeks to patrol the district.
The funeral of Willis J Fuller who died in Providence after a brief illness will be held from his Park Avenue home at 1 30 p m and then at Head Memorial chapel at 2 p m Rev Kelly of St George s Episcopal church will officiate with Hamilton Commandery members attending.
President Harding signed the British Debt Settlement bill at the White House. The machinery to implement the provisions was put in motion immediately. Rowe-Dutton, British treasury official, met with Undersecretary Gilbert to draft the formal instrument as Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador, awaits to sign for his government in the coming days.
Police report a string of gas meter thefts in a ten family building on Arctic street where eight meter cash boxes were emptied of quarters using duplicate keys. A second entry at 12 North avenue saw another meter box emptied of quarters. all incidents involve duplicate keys.
London Feb 28 The inner oceans board plans a 49000 mile world trip to promote England exports. The vessel to be renamed British Trade will showcase British manufacturers from motor cars to engineering tools as decks are transformed into show rooms with stairs and booths for buyers.
A whisk and pinochle party was held at the Raymon W. Uart post Veterans of Foreign Wars home last night under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary. The affair benefited the post.
New York February 98 Edward I Gallagher of the vaudeville team Gallagher and Shean performed for over three hours before a courtroom audience and drew only one laugh when asked about a perceived contract breach by the Shubert Theatrical company. The Shuberts seek to restrain further appearances under Floreny Zingfeld's roof, arguing irreparable damage to their contract. Gallagher and Shean contend the Shuberts breached the agreement and boast they were not so indispensable. Court testimony included claims they preferred city work and would be replaceable, with figures like Tombes and Rogers offering critical comparisons.
The Senate voted 65 to 7 to lay aside the Administration Shipping bill and take up the Mellon measure. American delegates to the Pan American conference at Santiago received detailed instructions at 4 conference with Secretary Hughes. The French embassy reported reliable information of an anti French movement threatening an armed uprising in the Ruhr. The Interstate Commerce Commission said the anthracite coal situation did not justify priority or export embargo to Canada. The British Debt Funding bill was signed by President Harding, with Treasury setting details for the refunding. Postmaster General Work urged that postmaster selections be vested in the Post Office Department, exams by the Civil Service Commission be dropped. The Senate Banking Committee favorably reported Cr. R. Crissinger as governor of the Federal Reserve Board, but deferred action on James G. McNary as comptroller. Chairman Lodge was told Harding did not see urgency for Senate action this session on American membership in the League of Nations court.
The board discussed Captain McCarthy requesting a drop in rank to lieutenant amid claims of aldermanic agitation to abolish the Mason post. President Coleman and Commissioners McCathron and Righter sparred over tabling the petition or sending it to the Board of Aldermen, with McCathron resisting action until more information was obtained. Halstead retires, Wolfe seeks damages for a 1905 collision, and a hospital bill for injured firemen is approved.
Washington February 28 Creation of a joint Congressional commission of gold and silver inquiry is authorized in a Senate approved resolution sent to the House. The panel would have five senators and five House members to study causes of ongoing production declines and the low spirits in the metal industries.
An unidentified person yesterday invaded Sts. Cyril and Methodius church at Uresceny Avenue and Church Street, smashed the poor box, and stole a collection of pennies meant for the distressed poor. Police are searching for the thief.
A dance aiding the Disabled American Veterans was held at Colontal hall last night. JOHN Miles sang several numbers while two orchestras provided music. The committee in charge included Chairman Matthew Margarita Thomas Colemane and doh Battalion.
Arford, Feb 28. Hearing on five cent trolley fare legislation drew sparse attendance as Railroads Committee considered a proposal backed by Senator McGrath and Stamford officials. Opponents, led by President Lucius B. Storrs, argued the plan risks political jockeying and would burden the public, while Stamford Mayor Alfred N. Phillips urged adherence to a referendum favoring the nickel fare.
Hartford February 28 Associated Press five cent trolley fare issue examined by the Legislative committee on riirodds with Stamford and Waterbury bills. Senator McGrath urges a statewide five cent rate while his bill to restrict jitneys draws attention. Earlier discussion notes lack of law and the spread of trolley cars under debate.
Regulators reined in jitneys and raised trolley fares from six to ten cents as a legal battle over public transport prices raged. The Connecticut Public Utilities Commission faced criticism for backing the carrier, while trolley workers argued wage losses totaling about a million dollars tied to fare cuts and state taxes. Connecticut firm presidents defended fare hikes to cover back taxes and rising operating costs, even as union representatives warned the public still faced service and wage hardships.
Firemen and apparatus were called twice last night for false alarms. Early in the evening box 13 at Washington avenue and Milne street rang after a call from Cox 615 at Kossuth and Burroughs sheets. In weeks past a total of eight false alarms has occurred. Police and fire authorities press for the crank’s identity but no clue has emerged.
In Bridgeport two real estate offices sit across the hall Ant with WAN and TAD the Want Ad Twins hustles buyers while G Rass Hopper schmoozes at the Country Club. Winter comes and only sheriffs visit Hopper as Ant refuses a fourth mortgage for a foolish first mortgage request.
Stephen Cheovin of 166 Church Street was arraigned in City Court on a choking charge involving John Iarock of the same address. He was fined $15 after the proceeding yesterday morning.
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